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Raptors, Cavs aim to right ship in NBA Cup opener
After playing their first five games in four different cities, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be able to sleep in their own beds for the next week.,Cleveland begins a three-game homestand Friday against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.,The teams are part of East Group A with t...
Analysis: How the Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records
For the quartet of drivers making up the Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway is a fitting venue to decide the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship.,Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and William Byron advanced to the Championship 4 and can win the title by finishing ahead of their three playoff com...
NCAA penalizes CMU, ex-coach Jim McElwain for Connor Stalions access
Central Michigan will be placed on two years of NCAA probation, while former coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members were hit with penalties for their roles in arranging for former Michigan staffer Conor Stalions to be on the sideline for a Chippeawas' 2023 game against Michigan Sta...
Storm C Dominique Malonga joining Unrivaled but Angel Reese not returning
Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, a WNBA All-Rookie first-team selection, is playing in the Unrivaled league in 2026.,The professional 3x3 basketball league for women also announced on Thursday that the other remaining overall roster spots are going to the Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald and the...
Red-hot Jack Eichel, Golden Knights face Avs for Nevada Day game
After picking up three points in three games on a difficult Southern road trip, the Vegas Golden Knights return to Las Vegas to open a season-long six-game homestand with a Friday afternoon matinee against the Colorado Avalanche.,Halloween is also a state holiday known as Nevada Day, celebrating the...
Panthers QB Andy Dalton broke right thumb, kept playing last week
Quarterback Andy Dalton added essential context to his performance filling in for injured starter Bryce Young last week. ,Dalton said he knew he hurt the thumb on his throwing hand during the second series of the 40-9 home loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the 15-year veteran didn't know th...
Capitulation not in cards for Dallas defense with Cardinals, MNF on deck
Brian Schottenheimer spent extra time with the defense this week on a continued mission to solve the many ailments dooming the Dallas Cowboys in their first four losses.,Smacked for 30 touchdowns and 250 points in eight games, the Cowboys (3-4-1) are not far off the pace of the record-worst performa...
Cardinals plan on QB Kyler Murray to return vs. Cowboys
The Arizona Cardinals are planning for Kyler Murray to return from a foot injury and start Monday night's game against the host Dallas Cowboys.,Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon simply said "yeah" when asked Thursday if Murray would be the starting quarterback. He told reporters that the plan for Murr...
Avalanche F Martin Necas signs 8-year extension
Forward Martin Necas signed an eight-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Avalanche, however TSN reported the deal was worth $92 million and includes $60.4 million in signing bonuses.,The extension spans through the 2033-34 season...
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke in '26 Women's HOF class
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class revealed on Thursday.,WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke and international basketball legends Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain are also to be ind...
NBA approves sale of Lakers to Mark Walter
The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter on Thursday.,The league said the transaction is expected to close shortly. The $10 billion valuation makes it the largest sale in history for a professional sports franchise.,"M...
Isles F Mathew Barzal (discipline) to be healthy scratch vs. Canes
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's road game against the Carolina Hurricanes, coach Patrick Roy announced.,Barzal arrived late for Thursday'a morning skate in Raleigh, N.C., Roy said, and will return to the lineup on Friday when New York visits the Wash...
Panthers add QB Mike White, put G Brady Christensen on IR
The Panthers signed Mike White to their active roster from the practice squad on Thursday with fellow quarterback Andy Dalton nursing a sore thumb.,Dalton sustained his injury in a spot start last Sunday in place of Bryce Young, who did not play in that contest due to an ankle injury.,Young, however...
Hornets G LaMelo Ball fined $35K for obscene gesture
The NBA fined Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 on Thursday for making an obscene gesture on the court.,The incident occurred with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter of Charlotte's 144-117 loss at Miami on Tuesday night.,Ball, who earned a technical foul on the play, had 20 points, nine assists and eig...
Reports: Nationals hiring Blake Butera, 33, as manager
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire Blake Butera as their next manager, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday morning.,At 33, Butera will be the youngest manager in Major League Baseball since the Minnesota Twins hired Frank Quilici in 1972, per reports.,The Nationals have y...
Why the Ravens Are Still Alive in the AFC North After a 1-5 Start
The Baltimore Ravens had a terrible 1-5 start to their regular season. But with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, the Ravens are still alive in a weak AFC North....
Why the 2025 World Series Proves Baseball Is Back at Its Best
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are giving fans a World Series to remember, with pitching duels, walk-offs, and historic performances....
Thursday October 30th NBA Predictions: Best Bets for Heat vs. Spurs and More
Get Thursday’s free NBA picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Bucks, Heat vs. Spurs, and Magic vs. Hornets. Odds courtesy of DraftKings....
Ravens vs. Dolphins Week 9 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Ravens and Dolphins both enter Thursday night desperate for a win. These are our top Thursday Night Football betting picks for October 30th's matchup....
Can Mike McDaniel Save His Job? Dolphins Face Must-Win vs. Ravens
Mike McDaniel’s job with the Miami Dolphins may hinge on Thursday’s matchup against the Ravens after a much-needed win over Atlanta....